Pressure injury

Question 1

Common site

Answer 1

Sacrum
Heels
Ear
Shoulders

Question 2

Factors increase pressure injury

Answer 2

Age
reduced Mobility
mental status
incontinence
hydration
nutrition status

Question 3

staging

Answer 3

1: red warmth edema
2: exposed dermis tender pain
3: exposed fat layer underminning tunneling
4: exposed bone/ muscle black wet

Question 4

Nutrition

Answer 4

Vitamin C : help absorption of iron
Iron: maintain blood haemoglobin level
Protein: repair body tissues

Question 5

Prevention of pressure injury

Answer 5

Skin care : keep skin clean and moisturized
Reduce shear and friction : Using turning techniques to reduce friction
Immobile patient : Frequent position changes
Mobile patient : Assist with movement for patient with limited movement